A-League Preview: Aloisi, Gombau pressure intensifies

At least one coach is set to be closer to being sacked after Melbourne Heart host Adelaide United in the A-League on Sunday.

Anchored to the bottom of the table, John Aloisi's Heart are winless in seven games this season and since February.

They finally scored for the first time since round two in a 3-1 loss to Newcastle, but anything other than a win could see the former Socceroo facing the sack.

The Heart are growing increasingly desperate and will welcome a return to AAMI Park despite their active supporter group planning a silent protest for the first half.

Josep Gombau's Adelaide have won once this season, but that victory came in round one against Perth.

His possession-based style has come under scrutiny with questions asked about whether he has the players to implement it.

The former Barcelona youth coach needs time, but Adelaide suffered a 3-0 loss to Melbourne Victory last time out despite their opponents being reduced to 10 men when holding a one-goal lead with a half to play.